Should I or Shouldn't I?- Okra Mead Debacle

[CreamyGoodness]

Hey! I have somehow duped quite a few people into thinking that spending time around me is worthwhile!

 

[TNGabe]

Damn, I showed my wife the pics on my phone last night and it really failed to do it justice. So, so gross. The prison airlock is a nice touch.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

How are you gonna get an S-Lock on a vodka bottle? Think man!

 

[CreamyGoodness]

She still needs to age longer, but Im getting excited.

 

[Whattawort]

She still needs to age longer, but Im getting excited.

Just remember, video/pics or didn't happen. Can't wait to see the reaction when you take that 1st sip.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

LOL. Last night I offered the wife some of my peach mead, but for whatever reason I just said "mead" as in "we are out of your wine, would you like a little mead?"

Frowny face. "what kind?"

"peach"

"Oh ok sure... as long as its not that okra crap"

 

[Whattawort]

I'm curious, were there any issues with the slime during the fermentation?

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Only issue is that it is visible... Kind of makes little streamers in the liquid, like a drop of olive oil in a glass of water...

 

[Whattawort]

Only issue is that it is visible... Kind of makes little streamers in the liquid, like a drop of olive oil in a glass of water...

Between the okra bobbing and the slime trails, I just don't think I could do it. At least not without a lot of hesitation and apprehension. But I'd probably try it if you offered....and went first.

 

[jerrodm]

Creamy, I would definitely try that mead. Not saying I would like it, but I would definitely try it.

 

[Bedlam]

Epic thread.

But to continue the notion of okra creating an interesting mouthfeel, the logical next step would be to make a mead using some hagfish slime. Apparently, that stuff is in a league of its own.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Should be ready to sample soon! The okra raft is slowly sinking!

 

[TNGabe]

Should be ready to sample soon! The okra raft is slowly sinking!

Well kiss my shiny metal ass, it's an Xmas miracle!

 

[Nogud247]

Only issue is that it is visible... Kind of makes little streamers in the liquid, like a drop of olive oil in a glass of water...

Scared for you (your gut) and yet somewhat excited to hear/see the results and first impressions. Cheers to you.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

We are about 2 months in and I have to say I am not sure if the fermentation stalled out or if I have discovered that okra slime dissolves lees because the bottom of the bottle is the cleanest I have ever seen.

No... I didnt take an OG.

I am going to give it a little longer and then get my friends over for the reveal.

If it IS stalled... would a good preventative measure be to toss a few more raisins in there?

 

[bottlebomber]

If it IS stalled... would a good preventative measure be to toss a few more raisins in there?

Oh yeah, a few raisins will get it rarin right up again *snicker*

 

[CreamyGoodness]

You're not helping!

 

[DrunkleJon]

If stalled I dont see how adding more fermentables will help things. I would try some fresh yeast before sugars.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

You asked for it, you got it. As soon as it uploads, first tasting will be posted here.

 

[bottlebomber]

Boooo!!

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Enjoy folks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQyrazpn6dU&feature=youtu.be

 

[Zuljin]

"Drink it"
"It's got an aftertaste of... Boot. More boot."

 

[sonofgrok]

Wow, you look nothing like I thought.

And that is disgusting that it kept the slime. Lol.

 

[cjokrap]

The look on your face after the second sip was priceless. Thank you for the best laugh of my night.

 

[bottlebomber]

That's frikkin awesome! But you didn't drink enough. You should have had to finish the glass at least. You are at least 25% more Jewish than I had anticipated.

 

[BobbiLynn]

No, you shouldn't have...

:rockin:

 

[WesleyS]

That's frikkin awesome! But you didn't drink enough. You should have had to finish the glass at least. You are at least 25% more Jewish than I had anticipated.

And slightly higher pitched voice than anticipated.
That is one of the grossest/best things I've ever seen. Man was that stuff thick!

 

[Nogud247]

Moar boot! Lmfao!! Thank you for that. I learned what to not do and got a chuckle.

 

[Obliviousbrew]

Needs mo´ boot.
Creamy just two little sips of that mead? I had bigger expectations?! Grow a pair and drink a full glass!
I had my laugh thank you for posting! (I reallly need to stop clicking on CreamyGoodness threads)

 

[Zuljin]

Chug! Chug! Chug!